Vapor-liquid equilibrium properties of binary mixture refrigerants (R1234ZE+R290, R290+R227ea)

The vapor-liquid equilibrium data is an important part of thermophysical properties of a new refrigerant. Theoretical predictions and experimental measurements of vapor-liquid equilibrium data of a new mixed working fluid become to be an urgent need for the researches on alternative refrigerants. The vapor-liquid equilibrium curves of binary mixtures (R1234ze(E)+R290, R290+R227ea) were simulated by COSMO-RS model which are based on quantum chemistry. The simulation results could accord with the experimental data well. It was concluded that COSMO-RS simulation method is feasible to predict the vapor-liquid equilibrium properties of mixed refrigerants

Study on fluoride fixation effect of Bayan Obo rare earth iron ore and three sodium agents under microwave irradiation

To investigate the fluorine fixation of Bayan Obo rare-earth iron ores in beneficiation and metallurgy processes, the effect of three sodium agents, namely, sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate, on fluorine fixation under the action of microwaves was investigated using Xray diffraction, chemical detection, and orthogonal experiments. The effects of different types of sodium, roasting temperatures, sodium ratios, and roasting times on the fluorine fixation rate were evaluated. Results show that compared with conventional roasting, the fluorine fixation efficiency of Bayan Obo rare-earth iron ore under the action of microwave is superior after the formulation of the sodium agent, which is crucial for the study. Among the three sodium agents, the fluorine fixation effect of NaHCO3 can be used as the preferred sodium agent. Orthogonal experiments showed that the factors influencing the magnitude of the fluorine fixation rate are the roasting temperature, sodium agent ratio, and roasting constant temperature time in the order of priority. The optimal conditions for the fluorine fixation process are the microwave roasting temperature of 973.15 K, sodium bicarbonate ratio of 40%, and roasting time of 60 min. The highest fluorine fixation rate of 86.72% can be obtained. The findings of this study can provide a reference for the development of green and economic recovery processes for Bayan Obo rare-earth iron ores

Synthesis of Cis-Cisoid or Cis-Transoid Poly(Phenyl-Acetylene)s Having One or Two Carbamate Groups as Oxygen Permeation Membrane Materials

Three new phenylacetylene monomers having one or two carbamate groups were synthesized and polymerized by using (Rh(norbornadiene)Cl)2 as an initiator. The resulting polymers had very high average molecular weights (Mw) of 1.4–4.8 × 106, with different solubility and membrane-forming abilities. The polymer having two carbamate groups and no hydroxy groups in the monomer unit showed the best solubility and membrane-forming ability among the three polymers. In addition, the oxygen permeability coefficient of the membrane was more than 135 times higher than that of a polymer having no carbamate groups and two hydroxy groups in the monomer unit with maintaining similar oxygen permselectivity. A better performance in membrane-forming ability and oxygen permeability may be caused by a more extended and flexible cis-transoid conformation and lower polarity. On the other hand, the other two new polymers having one carbamate group and two hydroxy groups in the monomer unit showed lower performances in membrane-forming abilities and oxygen permeabilities. It may be caused by a very tight cis-cisoid conformation, which was maintained by intramolecular hydrogen bonds

First molecular detection and characterization of Marek’s disease virus in red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis): a case report

Abstract Background Marek’s disease virus (MDV) resides in the genus Mardivirus in the family Herpesviridae. MDV is a highly contagious virus that can cause neurological lesions, lymphocytic proliferation, immune suppression, and death in avian species, including Galliformes (chickens, quails, partridges, and pheasants), Strigiformes (owls), Anseriformes (ducks, geese, and swans), and Falconiformes (kestrels). Case presentation In 2015, two red-crowned cranes died in Nanjing (Jiangsu, China). It was determined that the birds were infected with Marek’s disease virus by histopathological examination, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene sequencing and sequence analysis of tissue samples from two cranes. Gross lesions included diffuse nodules in the skin, muscle, liver, spleen, kidney, gizzard and heart, along with liver enlargement and gizzard mucosa hemorrhage. Histopathological assay showed that infiltrative lymphocytes and mitotic figures existed in liver and heart. The presence of MDV was confirmed by PCR. The sequence analysis of the Meq gene showed 100% identity with Md5, while the VP22 gene showed the highest homology with CVI988. Furthermore, the phylogenetic analysis of the VP22 and Meq genes suggested that the MDV (from cranes) belongs to MDV serotype 1. Conclusion We describe the first molecular detection of Marek’s disease in red-crowned cranes based on the findings previously described. To our knowledge, this is also the first molecular identification of Marek’s disease virus in the order Gruiformes and represents detection of a novel MDV strain